Research and Markets

What Research and Markets does

Research and Markets is a Dublin-based B2B e-commerce platform founded in 2002 that aggregates and distributes third-party market research reports, books, databases, newsletters, and training materials to a global buyer base. The company operates the researchandmarkets.com storefront, organizing tens of thousands of titles across 20+ verticals including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, chemicals & materials, manufacturing & construction, energy & natural resources, automotive & transport, telecoms, food & beverage, consumer goods, and business & finance. Category depth is substantial, with Oil alone containing 5,206+ reports, Gas 3,276+, Oilfield Equipment & Services 1,997+, and Biofuels 1,296+, supporting a self-description as "The World's Largest Market Research Store."

The core technology is a multi-currency (USD, EUR, GBP) e-commerce platform with electronic product delivery, supplemented by toll-free and regional phone sales lines for the US, UK, Ireland, and international customers, and category-portal pages optimized for organic search across industry-specific keywords. The platform carries no proprietary AI features or APIs and operates on a standard transactional architecture rather than a SaaS or data-integration model.

The business model combines four revenue streams: one-time perpetual licenses for individual reports (typically €2,276–€5,327 / USD $2,500–$5,850, with premium strategic business reports at €5,327), recurring annual subscriptions for ongoing market intelligence, bespoke Custom Research professional services, and Conferences & Training offerings. Customer segments are horizontal and span Fortune 500 enterprises (Microsoft, Google, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, Nike, Boeing, Cisco, SAP, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, BP, Credit Suisse, and others appear as logos), academic institutions, management consulting firms, investors and VCs, and government/public sector buyers. The company is privately held, founded and headquartered at Guinness Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland, with a lean 51–100 employee footprint and no disclosed funding, M&A, or ownership changes.

Name

Research and Markets

Legal name

Research and Markets

Website

https://researchandmarkets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Research and Markets is a Dublin-based B2B e-commerce platform founded in 2002 that aggregates and distributes third-party market research reports across 20+ industry verticals to Fortune 500 enterprises, academics, consultants, investors, and government buyers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Market Research Distribution

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191), Directory and Mailing List Publishers (513140)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B / Industrial Market Research (MPAAALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE), Syndicated Market Research (Panels, Omnibus, Tracker Studies) (MPAAALAB), B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)

Keywords

• Market research reports
• Business intelligence
• Industry research reports
• Market intelligence platform
• Syndicated research

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Market Research Reports: The company sells individual market research reports at varying price points, ranging from approximately €2,276 to €5,327 (USD $2,500-$5,850) for standard reports. Reports are available in multiple formats including PDF reports, books, newsletters, databases, and maps. Electronic delivery is the primary distribution method with hardcopy shipping available for physical products.
2. Subscriptions: The company offers subscription services for ongoing access to market intelligence, newsletters, and periodic reports. Subscribers benefit from regular updates and continued access to research outputs.
3. Custom Research: The company provides bespoke market research services tailored to specific client requirements, allowing enterprises to commission specialized analysis beyond the standard report catalog.
4. Training and Conferences: The company offers professional training courses and conference registrations, including online events covering specialized topics such as commercial contracts and legal training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Research and Markets operates an online B2B distribution and aggregation platform that sells market research reports, books, databases, newsletters, and training materials sourced from multiple third-party publishers across industries such as energy, chemicals, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods. The platform provides electronic delivery, multi-currency pricing, and serves enterprise buyers including Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, academic institutions, investors, and government agencies.

Product overview

Research and Markets operates as a market research aggregator and distribution platform offering a portfolio of information products and services. The core offering consists of the Market Research Store, which distributes thousands of published reports across 20+ industry verticals including Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals & Materials, Manufacturing & Construction, Energy & Natural Resources, Automotive & Transport, Telecoms & Computing, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods & Services, and Business & Finance. Supporting services include Custom Research for bespoke analysis, Conferences & Training for professional development, Subscriptions for ongoing access, and an Expert Network for consultancy. The platform organizes content into category-specific sub-portals such as Biofuels, Gas, Oil, and Oilfield Equipment & Services reports, each offering specialized market intelligence products ranging from single reports to comprehensive multi-year databooks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Market Research Store

Quantifiable outcome

• 282 Google Reviews with 4.8 star rating demonstrating high customer satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MarketResearch.com: Direct competitor operating a similar online distribution model for syndicated market research reports across industries. Most comparable on aggregator/distributor business model and B2B customer base.
• Statista: Subscription-based statistics and market intelligence platform serving enterprises globally. Closely comparable as a digital-first B2B market research and data distribution platform with Fortune 500 adoption.
• MarketsandMarkets: Pure-play market research publisher and distributor with a B2B e-commerce storefront similar to Research and Markets. Overlaps on syndicated reports, custom research, and enterprise sales motion.
• Mordor Intelligence: Global market research and consulting firm selling syndicated industry reports online. Direct overlap on product format, pricing tiers, and B2B distribution model.
• Grand View Research: Market research and consulting company distributing syndicated reports via its own e-commerce site. Comparable in catalog breadth across verticals and one-time license pricing.
• IBISWorld: Subscription-heavy market research publisher covering thousands of industries globally. Overlaps with Research and Markets on B2B market intelligence delivery, with stronger subscription orientation.
• The Business Research Company: Pure-play market research publisher selling industry reports directly to enterprises online. Direct overlap on syndicated B2B report distribution and category coverage.
• Allied Market Research: Market research and consulting firm selling syndicated reports and custom engagements to global enterprises. Comparable on report distribution model and end-customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Gartner: Large incumbent IT and cross-industry research and advisory firm serving enterprise strategy teams. Overlaps on syndicated research and advisory services, but operates at much larger scale and with subscription-led model.
• Frost & Sullivan: Established global market research and consulting firm covering many of the same industries (energy, healthcare, chemicals) as Research and Markets. Comparable on syndicated and custom research, but with a heavier consulting/services mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/researchmarkets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/research-and-markets

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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